If you’re finding lacing up your exercise shoes tougher by the day, it’s time to rekindle those fires and make sure you keep smashing out those workouts. Here are four tips from top trainer Julia Buckley to get you back on track. Re-tune your motivation When people tell me they’re no longer motivated I get them to remember their original reasons for starting their exercise regime. Maybe you wanted to lose weight, see muscles on your body, have more energy, look great for summer, or simply get healthier?

This article originally appeared on Demos Health .com. Depression during winter, or the so-called “winter blues”, can affect anyone at any age. The lack of consistent sunlight and vitamin D, plus the long stretches of cold, rainy or snowy days can leave a body worn down.

By Peter C. Diamond It’s easy to forget that you are your own best asset because so much time is spent reacting to the wants and needs of others. With the omnipresent demands of family and work, you find little time for yourself.